Campsite AtlasMaple Bench Campground
Maple Bench is a small, quiet and peaceful campground. It is perched on a dramatic camp overlooking the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway, at an elevation of 5,800 feet. Tents and very small campers work best at this campground. Rainbow and brook trout fishing are popular in the creek below the campground. Canoeing, floating and kayaking are enjoyed on the calm waters of Maple Lake only a half mile from the campground. Red Lake trail leaves from the upper camping areas by the lake. 10 rustic camp sites are available with picnic and serving tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault restroom facilities are available.
Campsites
| Standard, no hookups | 10 |
| Host/management | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 10 single sites - $29.00 , capacity 8 people + 1 vehicle. Day Use in a campground site - $15.00 . Extra vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check). Firewood - $9.00 .
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
From I-15 take the Payson exit 250. Go South on Main Street to 100 North (1st traffic light) take a left at this light. Continue East to 600 East then take a right in front of Peteetneet Academy. Go South on 600 East for 3.5 miles to the mouth of Payson Canyon.
Campgrounds nearby
Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.